Free Entry
Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
Address:
High Street, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SG
This fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
Managed by The National Trust.
Read more about the history of the Yarn Market.
Before You Go
Access: The Yarn Market is on the High Street in the centre of Dunster.
Exmoor National Park Authority offer guided walks of Dunster, which includes the history of our beautiful Dunster sites. It is possible to book tours via their website here
Parking: Charged parking is available within the village (car park postcode TA24 6SE), not managed by English Heritage.
Facilities: Public toilets can be found next to the car park. Dunster has plenty of shops and restaurants.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.
Drone flying: Please see our Drone guidance
Plan a Great Day Out
Dunster Butter Cross and Gallox Bridge are both a short walk away from the market.
The medieval village of Dunster is one of Exmoor's most popular attractions, with plenty of shops and places to eat. It's also a convenient base for walking in the stunning Exmoor National Park.
Just a few miles away is Cleeve Abbey, one of Somerset's hidden jewels. It's a haven of peace and tranquillity, and contains one of the finest cloister buildings in England.
Your Places Appeal
Did you know over 300 of our historic sites are free to explore and enjoy, but keeping them open and cared for costs more than £4.2 million every year?
With your help, we can protect these historic places and make sure they can be enjoyed for generations to come.
Whether your donation today helps pay for the work of an expert stonemason, a key keeper’s time to unlock the gates or the restoration of a rare artefact, you’ll help care for precious heritage.
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